FDA Orders Juul Labs To Remove Products From US Market
Juul devices and four types of pods -- tobacco and menthol-flavored -- cannot be sold or distributed, the FDA said.
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Survey: Over 2.5M Students Were Current Users Of Tobacco Products Last Year
About 1 in 8 US high school students -- more than 2 million total -- said they had used tobacco products in the previous 30 days, the vast majority being e-cigarettes, according to results from the 2021 National Youth Tobacco Survey.
Board Of Supervisors Approve Ordinance Banning Candy-Flavored Tobacco Sales In Sacramento County
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors has approved a new ordinance that would ban the sale of candy-flavored tobacco.
Study: Parents Are Less Aware When Their Kids Vape Than When They Smoke
Millions of young people vape. How aware are their parents? Not very, says a new study.
California Lawmakers OK Ban Of Most Flavored Tobacco
The California Legislature has voted to ban the sale of most flavored tobacco products in the state.
FDA Calls For Removal Of Fruity, Disposable Puff Bar Vapes
U.S. health officials are cracking down on a brand of fruity disposable e-cigarettes that is popular with teenagers, saying the company never received permission to sell them in the U.S.
How Smoking, Vaping And Drug Use Might Increase Risks From Coronavirus
Another group of people could be particularly vulnerable to COVID-19: people who smoke, vape or have substance use disorders.
Partial E-Cigarette 'Flavor Ban' Goes In Effect Today Across United States
A number of flavored vaping products being taken off the US market starting today.
Roseville Smoke Shop Owner Suspected Of Selling Tobacco Products To Minors Arrested After Sting
A Roseville smoke shop owner has been arrested after deputies allegedly caught him selling vape and tobacco products to minors.
California Tests Find Illegal Vapes Tainted With Additives
California officials announced Monday that marijuana vape cartridges seized in illegal shops in Los Angeles contained potentially dangerous additives, including a thickening agent blamed for a national outbreak of deadly lung illnesses tied to vaping.
School Districts Including Rocklin, Davis Are Suing JUUL For Creating 'E-Cigarette Epidemic'
A group of local school districts is suing e-cigarette maker JUUL Labs, Inc.
Gov. Newsom Takes Aim At Youth Vaping Epidemic With New Proposed Tax
Gov. Gavin Newsom trying to stem the youth vaping epidemic by adding a new tax on e-cigarettes.
Proposed Bill Could End Sales Of Flavored Tobacco In California
Flavored tobacco could be banned statewide from California stores if a new bill becomes law. The group of lawmakers behind it would help to halt what they're calling a resurgence of nicotine consumption among youth.
California's Vaping Black Market Is Hiding In Plain Sight
From the outside, the store is clearly marked. Inside, rows of colorful products are on display. As far as any average shopper on this street in California can tell, this is a legal cannabis shop.
US Raises Legal Age To Buy Cigarettes, Vapes To 21
President Donald Trump on Friday signed a sweeping spending bill into law, including a measure that prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21.
Vaping-Related Lung Injuries Surpass 2,500 Cases Nationwide, CDC Says
The number of vaping-related lung injury cases has topped 2,500 nationwide and at least 54 deaths have been reported.
Study Links Vaping With Long-term Risk Of Respiratory Disease
Vaping or using e-cigarettes for a long period of time was associated with an increased risk of respiratory diseases -- including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, chronic bronchitis and asthma -- in a new study.
18 Flu-Related Deaths Have Been Recorded In California Since September
Health officials say the flu is reaching levels in California usually seen later in the season.
California Urges No Vaping As 4th Death Reported In State
California public health officials are urging people to stop vaping and using e-cigarettes as a fourth death related to vaping was reported in the state.
Breakthrough In CDC Vaping Illness Investigation: Vitamin E Acetate Combined With THC May Be To Blame
Vitamin E acetate, in combination with THC, may be to blame for a national outbreak of e-cigarette-related lung injuries that are linked to dozens of deaths.
Study: E-Cigarettes Aren't A 'Gateway' To Teen Smoking
Vaping makes teens more likely to try cigarettes, but doesn't increase the odds that they'll become smokers, according to a new study.
Illegal Vapes Traced To California Woman Who Was CBD Pioneer
Some of the people rushing to emergency rooms thought the CBD vape they inhaled would help like a gentle medicine. Others puffed it for fun.
Governor Newsom Vetoes Bill Aimed At Informing Parents About Electronic Cigarette Products
California Governor Gavin Newsom agrees with the state Department of Public Health and will not require all electronic cigarette manufacturers to submit pictures and descriptions of each product it sells to better inform parents of the products available.
FDA Warns Consumers To Stop Using THC Vaping Products
The US Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to stop using THC vaping products as investigations into vaping-related lung injuries and deaths continue.
Vaping-Related Lung Injuries In The Country Surpasses 1,000 Cases
There are now more than 1,000 cases of vaping-related lung injuries across the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Streaker tackled by Rams linebacker during game against 49ers
Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner hit-sticked a streaker that managed to get away from security a pink smoke grenade.
6 months after mass shooting, City of Sacramento names "Nighttime Economy Manager" to help reduce downtown violence
Sacramento city leaders announced a newly created position, Nighttime Economy Manager, 6 months after the city's worst mass shooting in history, sparked by two rival gangs in April 2022.
Lawyer claims LAPD officer was targeted for being a potential whistleblower
Attorney Brad Gage said his client's son, Officer Houston Tipping was targeted for being a potential whistleblower. Tipping was killed during a training exercise in May.
SF Fleet Week gives first responders a chance to practice disaster response
While San Francisco Fleet Week celebrates the Armed Forces, the event is also an opportunity for first responders to sharpen their disaster response skills.
North Highlands home catches fire; residents and pets saved
Firefighters battled a house fire in North Highlands on Monday.
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Streaker tackled by Rams linebacker during game against 49ers
Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner hit-sticked a streaker that managed to get away from security a pink smoke grenade.
6 months after mass shooting, City of Sacramento names "Nighttime Economy Manager" to help reduce downtown violence
Sacramento city leaders announced a newly created position, Nighttime Economy Manager, 6 months after the city's worst mass shooting in history, sparked by two rival gangs in April 2022.
Lawyer claims LAPD officer was targeted for being a potential whistleblower
Attorney Brad Gage said his client's son, Officer Houston Tipping was targeted for being a potential whistleblower. Tipping was killed during a training exercise in May.
SF Fleet Week gives first responders a chance to practice disaster response
While San Francisco Fleet Week celebrates the Armed Forces, the event is also an opportunity for first responders to sharpen their disaster response skills.
North Highlands home catches fire; residents and pets saved
Firefighters battled a house fire in North Highlands on Monday.
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Alleged "coyote" caught in Yolo County with several smuggled people in vehicle
Federal authorities arrested a suspected "coyote" in Yolo County last week.
Man dead after south Sacramento shooting on Elder Creek Road
A homicide investigation has lanes blocked on a major south Sacramento intersection early Monday morning.
Crews douse early morning fire that broke out near Sacramento health school campus
Firefighters rushed to put out flames that burst out near a North Sacramento health school campus early Friday morning.
Tom Hanks set to release debut novel, "The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece," next year
The Oscar winner and former Sacramento State student's debut novel will be up for sale in bookstores next May.
Man dead after shooting in Oak Park neighborhood of Sacramento
An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed in the Oak Park neighborhood Tuesday morning.
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Trader Joe's brings back free samples to select stores
Trader Joe's will offer up single-serve snacks and treats for customers to nibble on, but hot coffee won't return, according to employees at New York and California stores.
California braces for another dry winter as Western drought drags on
The past three years have been California's driest on record, a streak unlikely to break this winter, state officials said Monday.
Gov. Newsom has California switch early to winter-blend of fuel as gas prices cross $6
With gas prices over $6 a gallon in California again, Gov. Gavin Newsom is directing state officials to make the switch to the winter blend of fuel early.
California bars tech companies from complying with other states' abortion-related warrants
California is attempting to stymie abortion prosecutions in other states by making it illegal for Silicon Valley giants and other businesses based in the Golden State to hand over the personal information of abortion-seekers to out-of-state authorities.
Governor Newsom signs legislation expanding union rights for farmworkers
Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday signed legislation expanding union rights for farmworkers.
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Streaker tackled by Rams linebacker during game against 49ers
Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner hit-sticked a streaker that managed to get away from security a pink smoke grenade.
Abuse in women's pro soccer league was systemic, report says
Five of the 10 head coaches in the National Women's Soccer League last season either were fired or stepped down amid allegations of misconduct.
Sacramento's new pro football team delayed as league pushes back its debut
Sacramento's next attempt at fielding a pro football team has been pushed back until next year.
Villar single in 10th, Giants beat D-backs in home finale
The win also kept alive the Giants' hopes of a winning season, raising their record to 80-79 with three games remaining in San Diego.
Fishing tournament rocked by weight-stuffing cheating scandal
A Lake Erie fishing tournament ended with the event's winners caught up in a cheating controversy.
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Supreme Court will hear social media terrorism lawsuits
One of the cases involves Nohemi Gonzalez, a 23-year-old U.S. citizen killed in Paris in the 2015 ISIS attacks.
Supreme Court rejects challenges to bump stock ban
The Supreme Court says it won't take up two cases that involved challenges to a ban enacted during the Trump administration on bump stocks.
You will soon be able to jaywalk ticket-free in California
Californians will soon be able to cross the street outside of a formal intersection without being ticketed -- as long as it's safe to do so.
Newsom signs bill decriminalizing most jaywalking in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a measure from a Bay Area lawmaker that would decriminalize jaywalking in most cases.
Venezuela releases 7 jailed Americans in prisoner swap
The swap of the Americans, including five oil executives held for nearly five years, is the largest trade of detained citizens ever carried out by the Biden administration.
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Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa diagnosed with concussion, flies back to Miami
The Dolphins said he was conscious and had movement in all of his extremities. He was discharged from the hospital Thursday night and flew back to Miami with the team.
Mobile events aim to reverse dip in breast cancer screening rates
Within the last two years, breast cancer screening rates have dropped dramatically. Experts worry they are not reaching those who may need it most in under-served communities.
FDA approves ALS drug with study partly funded by Ice Bucket Challenge
There's still some uncertainty about the drug's efficacy.
Select committee formed to investigate deadly fentanyl crisis in California
California will investigate the police and public health response to the deadly opioid crisis with a newly-formed bipartisan assembly committee, lawmakers announced Thursday.
Monkeypox vaccine appears to be working, but CDC still urges precautions
Early data, based on people who were eligible for the shots, found the unvaccinated are 14 times more likely to catch monkeypox.
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Placer Sheriff warns about phone scam where caller is impersonating sergeant
A local sheriff's department is warning residents about scammers who are impersonating sergeants in calls.
Medicare premiums will drop next year. Here are the savings.
For the first time in a decade, seniors will pay less next year on monthly premiums for Medicare's Part B plan.
California to add wine, liquor bottles to recycling program
California will add wine and liquor bottles to its recycling rebate program under a law taking effect in July 2024.
Pre-authorization hold keeps Elk Grove teen from buying school supplies
When an Elk Grove teen got stuck without his money after using his debit card at the gas pump, it was time to call Kurtis.
Call Kurtis: Amazon seller sending returned items to Vacaville couple's home
When packages addressed to Expedia kept showing up at a Vacaville viewer's home and he couldn't get them to stop, they called me to investigate.
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False confessions: Why a conservative DA is urging law enforcement to stop lying to suspects
A new California law prohibits officers from using threats or lies to get a minor to confess to a crime. It faced opposition from law enforcement, but now a conservative district attorney is urging law enforcement to stop lying to all suspects due to an increased risk of false confessions.
Investigating Wage Theft Solutions: When workers win judgments but bosses still don't pay
Even after workers win wage theft judgments against their boss, many still don't get paid. Could a local wage theft pilot program offer a state-wide solution?
New law would require eliminate underreporting of school cyberattacks
Sierra College in Rocklin is asking all students to change their passwords after the school was hit again by hackers.
"We don't want to hear uncomfortable data": Revealing the Black graduation gap at CSU schools
As California State University students head back to school, data indicates overall graduation rates are up. But if you look past the public data, stubborn racial inequities remain on CSU campuses.
Man accused of dismembering senior had been released early from prison
The Placer County district attorney is demanding answers from CDCR about why the man arrested for killing and dismembering a 77-year-old woman had been released from prison after serving less than half his sentence.
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Pre-authorization hold keeps Elk Grove teen from buying school supplies
When an Elk Grove teen got stuck without his money after using his debit card at the gas pump, it was time to call Kurtis.
Call Kurtis: Amazon seller sending returned items to Vacaville couple's home
When packages addressed to Expedia kept showing up at a Vacaville viewer's home and he couldn't get them to stop, they called me to investigate.
Call Kurtis: Veteran's state parks pass delayed
When a Manteca veteran struggled to get the California State Parks Veterans Pass before his old one was expiring, he called me to investigate.
Woman facing hefty bill to repair public sidewalk in front of her Sacramento home
A Sacramento woman just got a surprise bill in the thousands to fix the sidewalk in front of her house.
Viewers Call Kurtis after local contractor, Newcastle Screens, disappears with their deposits
With Sacramento summers, screens are meant to keep the bugs out. But when a custom screen installer took money from viewers and then seemed to vanish, it was time to Call Kurtis to investigate.
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Mosquito Fire remains at 76,788 acres with 90% containment, as of Sunday morning
The Placer County wildfire started September 6 and spread into neighboring El Dorado County, forcing evacuations
Forest service seizes PG&E equipment as part of probe into Mosquito Fire
U.S. Forest Service officials indicated to PG&E that an initial assessment showed the Mosquito Fire started near one of its power lines on National Forest lands.
California's wildfire activity is running below average this year. But experts warn it's not over
Wildfire activity in California has been notably low this year, experts tell CNN, particularly compared to 2020 and 2021 when devastating wildfires erupted across the state and burned millions of acres by the time summer ended.
PG&E sued by residents who allege the utility's equipment started the Mosquito Fire
PG&E is now being sued by a group of residents for allegedly starting the Mosquito Fire.
Rain Posing Problems For Mosquito Fire Burn Scar
Mosquito fire evacuees are slowly returning home as rain helps put an end to the wildfire, but what's next for neighbors?
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Medicare premiums will drop next year. Here are the savings.
For the first time in a decade, seniors will pay less next year on monthly premiums for Medicare's Part B plan.
Chicken wing prices drop to pre-pandemic levels
It's the lowest the price of wings has been since May 2020, according to a report from the Department of Agriculture.
Mother, Daughter forging the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail
Gretja Otten and her mother Susan are on the trail right now. It's a trail that goes all the way from Georgia to Maine, and takes about six months to finish.
Pennsylvania waitress shocked to receive $3,000 tip
A customer at a restaurant in Pennsylvania left a hefty $3,000 tip on a $13.25 bill, much to the surprise of his server.
California State Fair Unveils New Safety And Security Measures Ahead Of Opening
After being canceled for the last two years due to the pandemic, the fun is back at the California State Fair but with a focus on safety.
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Stockton residents asked to remain vigilant as police search for possible serial killer
As investigators in Stockton continue searching for a serial killer, loved ones are demanding answers. The suspect claimed five lives across the city. Investigators determined that ballistic evidence and similarities, including when the victims were killed and how, connected the crimes.
Family of four kidnapped in Merced County
A manhunt is underway right now in Merced County to find a family of four, including an 8-month-old baby, taken against their will. The Merced County Sheriff's Office says the family was kidnapped at gunpoint from a business on Highway 59.
Gas prices nearing record highs again
If you've filled up recently, you know gas prices are on the rise again. They're six cents away from the record high that was set in June.
School district apologizes after Stockton students dress as klansmen as part of assignment
The Stockton Unified School District has apologized after a group of students dressed as members of the KKK for an assignment. The district says students were asked to create a short video about something in history that lead to discriminatory action and one group dressed as hooded klansmen.
California braces for another dry winter as Western drought drags on
The official water year concluded Friday, marking an end to a period that saw both record rainfall in October and the driest January-to-March period in at least a century. Scientists say such weather whiplash is likely to become more common as the planet warms.